911 Simpson Street, Bronx, NY 10459

The 5-story New Law Tenement building at 911 Simpson Street in Longwood, owned by Hope Burgess and constructed in 1931, has experienced numerous maintenance and inspection issues over the past several years. Most recently, in April 2025, the building faced multiple plumbing and water supply complaints, along with issues related to appliances (refrigerator and gas range), water leaks, wall conditions, and pest problems, all of which HPD was unable to inspect properly despite multiple requests. Earlier in 2025, violations were issued regarding door/window conditions and stairs, with specific violations noted for Apartment 33 including problems with doors, heating, hot water, and gas supply.

The building has a history of boiler-related issues, with active violations from 2018-2019 citing problems with safety valves, leaks, and maintenance deficiencies, as well as more recent violations in 2023 for failure to file low pressure inspections. While the bedbug reports from 2019-2025 indicate no infestations, the rodent inspections show a pattern of rat activity between 2017-2018, with the most recent inspection in 2023 passing. The building's recent history (2023-2025) shows persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding plumbing, water supply, and general building systems.

There are multiple open violations related to heating, hot water, and gas supply issues, primarily affecting Apartment 33. The property has also faced challenges with inspection access, as evidenced by HPD's inability to complete inspections for several recent complaints. While some historical violations from 2018-2019 regarding the boiler system were eventually resolved or addressed, there remain active violations from 2023 related to the failure to file required inspections. The building has received nine permit issuances between 2023-2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance or improvement work is being conducted.